How far is Elk, OH from Colerain, OH?
The driving distance from Elk, OH to Colerain, OH is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk and Colerain.
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Start on Road Fork Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · Road Fork Road
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Turn slight right onto Lexington Ridge Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Lexington Ridge Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Batesville Road
8.9 mi · 16 min · Batesville Road
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Turn straight onto Beaver Street
130 m · 8 sec · Beaver Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Street
1871 ft · 38 sec · Beaver Street
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Continue on Seneca Lake Road
4 mi · 7 min · Seneca Lake Road
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Continue on South Leatherwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · South Leatherwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Leatherwood Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Leatherwood Road
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Continue on West Leatherwood Pike
1966 ft · 45 sec · West Leatherwood Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Chestnut Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn straight onto Bond Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue
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Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
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Take the ramp right
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: National Road
1178 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto National Road West
1.5 km · 1 min · National Road West
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Barton Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Barton Road
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Continue on Main Street
736 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Barton Road
116 m · 12 sec · Barton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Barton Crescent Road
54 m · 5 sec · Barton Crescent Road
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Continue on Barton Colerain Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Barton Colerain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Colerain Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Colerain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colerain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk and Colerain.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Elk and Sunny near Colerain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk to Colerain?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Barnesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Elk and 32.3 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elk and Sunny near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Barnesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barnesville.
Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 41.95 mi (67.51 km).
#1 Elk
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,190 |
| Coordinates | 39.6731300, -81.3359500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colerain
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Ohio.
| Population | 59,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.1259000, -80.8087000 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Colerain Road (-80.808758, 40.125865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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